Jan 16, 2014

The USA and Canada: the have-nots of Associate cricket

The Cordon: They are huge countries with vast talent pools, which means their meagre resources are stretched that much more

Nov 25, 2013

'National boards are competitors when they should be siblings'

The Cordon: Mike Jakeman, the author of Saving The Test, a book about the future of the five-day game, talks about how cricket administrators can unite to make the game more viable

Sep 23, 2013

'The US doesn't need the ICC to be successful'

The Cordon: Jamie Harrison, the American Cricket Federation's new chief, talks about the problems in United States cricket, and what his organisation is out to achieve

Sep 20, 2013

World Cup qualification could give ODIs context

The Cordon: Bilaterals tacked on to the end of a Test series, or hastily arranged triangulars, could gather meaning if teams had something bigger to fight for. But will cricket's major teams ever agree to such a proposition?

Jul 1, 2013

PCB fail to make a stand

Cricinfo: The schedule of all ICC events until 2023 was determined at the annual conference this June and Pakistan will not be hosting any during that period. Ehsan Mani, in the Express Tribune, criticises the PCB and its acceptance of this proposal

Jun 26, 2013

Arthur's fall, and a yearning for bloodlust

Page 2: Why Henry VIII would have applauded the ruthlessness and efficiency of Mickey Arthur's axing

May 17, 2013

Who cares for the spectator?

The Cordon: As the game's powerbrokers manoeuvre themselves towards greater influence, they move ever further away from the ordinary supporter

Mar 2, 2013

Give Ireland the chance they deserve

The Stands: The ICC and Full Member nations need to encourage Associate teams like Ireland if the game has to thrive globally

Jan 15, 2013

ICC latch on to Volunteering-fever

Cricinfo: Inspired by the London 2012 Olympics, the ICC is enlisting volunteers to recreate a 'fantastic atmosphere' at the Champions Trophy later this year

Sep 27, 2012

Why the difference between the men's and women's game?

The Cordon: The opening game of this tournament was held where only one group would be playing, miles from any other side, and against a team that doesn't draw a crowd

Jun 29, 2012

Why would the BCCI act like Mandela?

The Stands: For any ICC decision to be applicable it needs a 70% vote and India, with support from other boards, has been able to thwart some of the recommendations of the erstwhile veto-wielding nations